Manager, IT Strategy & Integration- Oracle HCM

Oracle Fusion HCM Strategy & Integration

• Own the Oracle Fusion HCM roadmap (e.g., Core HR, Talent, Payroll, Benefits, Learning, Recruiting), ensuring alignment with HR, Technology, and enterprise objectives
• Serve as the primary in-house expert for Oracle Fusion HCM, reducing dependency on external consultants and ensuring long-term platform stewardship
• Translate HR and workforce needs into clear, scalable technology strategies and integration plans

Enterprise Strategy & OCTO Alignment

• Develop and implement OCTO-aligned technology strategies and roadmaps, including application lifecycle planning, integration patterns, and modernization initiatives
• Act as a strategic liaison between HR, Strategy, Technology, and Transformation teams, ensuring alignment and execution across initiatives
• Monitor and assess emerging HCM and HR technology trends to inform platform evolution and investment decisions

M&A Technology Enablement

• Support M&A technology due diligence related to HCM systems and people data
• Lead HCM integration planning and execution to enable smooth workforce transitions and rapid business integration
• Create and refine integration playbooks, scenarios, and roadmaps using industry-leading practices

Execution, Governance & Partnerships

• Lead cross-functional initiatives to identify, prioritize, and deliver HCM-related programs
• Monitor and report on the performance and outcomes of OCTO-led initiatives
• Manage relationships with Oracle, system integrators, and strategic partners
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory standards related to HR systems

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analysis, or a related field is strongly preferred, * 5 or more years of relevant experience in enterprise IT strategy, integration, or transformation, with a strong focus on Oracle Fusion HCM
• 3 or more years operating at a manager or senior-lead level, demonstrating leadership, influence, and accountability without formal people management
• Strong experience leading strategic planning and execution for OCTO-style initiatives, particularly in HCM, workforce systems, or people technology
• Proven involvement in M&A technology support, including HCM due diligence, integration planning, and execution
• Demonstrated ability to create, refine, and execute integration scenarios, playbooks, and roadmaps, leveraging industry best practices across multiple workstreams
• Strong capability in building trusted partnerships with HR leaders, Technology teams, and senior stakeholders
• Ability to balance long-term HCM strategy with near-term execution, delivering results within compressed timelines
• Highly effective communicator, capable of translating complex HR and technology concepts into clear, business-oriented language
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and influence, emphasizing open, honest, and respectful communication
• Self-directed, high-energy professional who performs effectively in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment
• Strong leadership presence and partnership skills, with the ability to gain credibility quickly across functions and leadership levels
• Highly collaborative, influential, and inspirational working style, aligned to enterprise-wide outcomes
• Comfortable working independently, exercising sound judgment and decision-making, and navigating ambiguity

Personal Skills Requirements:

• Analysis/Comprehension
• Judgment/Decision Making
• Ability to Work without a Supervisor
• Strong Communication Skills
• Time Management
• Ability to Manage Others

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